PIA Press Release2008/02/06

Quarantine regulation now at New Bacolod-Silay Airport

Negros Occidental (6 February) -- In order to maintain the title as "FMD Free Province" and a "Bird Flu Free Nation" status in Negros Occidental, the Provincial Government under the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) continues its bio-security and quarantine procedure at the newly-opened Bacolod-Silay Airport in Barangay Bagtic, Silay City.

Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Renante Decena and also the Deputized Quarantine Inspector has provided mats with disinfectant situated at the two entrances of the domestic and international chartered flights.

"This will be maintained by the PVO to prevent the entry of diseases carried by the passengers coming from different places in the country and abroad," stressed Dr. Decena as he noted that quarantine and inspection of incoming and outgoing animals and animal products will also be observed at the airport. (Capitol News/PIA/EAD) [top]